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AUGUST 15, 2018
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL XXVIII • NO 29
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HISTORY PROGRAM
Avon Grove Library, 117 Rosehill Ave., West Grove, will present a living history program, “Reviewing the Vicksburg Campaign,” on Saturday, Aug. 25, at 4 p.m. Attendees will hear from “Gen. Ulysses Grant,” who will review the entire six-month campaign to capture Vicksburg. Call 610-869-2004, email lsherwood@ccls.org or visit www.facebook.com/AGLibrary and choose Events. CRAB FEAST
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Atglen Community Day, featuring a car show, an apple festival, children’s games, food, crafts, live music and more, will be held on Saturday, Sept. 15, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Atglen Community Park, located at Ridge Avenue and Main Street, Atglen. Interested crafters and other vendors may contact Maureen Fox at 484-467-1430 or Maureen.k.fox @gmail.com for more information. A fee will be charged per table. To preregister vehicles for the car show, call Atglen Public Library at 610-593-6848. For more information about Community Day, visit www.atglen.org or www.facebook.com/atglen communityday.
Labor Day Auction Planned pg 2
OASD Offers Summer Academies pg 4
NSC Welcomes New Director By Marcella Peyre-Ferry
David Keller has been welcomed into the position of executive director of Oxford Area Neighborhood Services Center (NSC) as of July 23. Keller has more than 20 years of experience working with nonprofit organizations, particularly in the arts, and most recently he was with the Smyrna Opera House in Smyrna, Del. Keller said that one reason he was attracted to the role of executive director for NSC is that he is used to living and working in small towns. “I grew up in southwestern New Jersey in Salem County; it’s very rural,” Keller said. “When I was looking for a new job opportunity, I saw the listing for the center and immediately was intrigued. Early on in my life, my parents were churchgoers, and they instilled in me
the love and the need to give back to the community.” He explained that he had served as his church’s mission chair in the past, running that committee for about three years. “That committee did many of the things this organization does, so I felt like I was a good fit,” he added. NSC provides direct services such as a food bank, fuel assistance and help with emergency needs. The organization also helps people access information and provides referrals to services and programs NSC does not directly offer. The organization helps link volunteers who want to help with those in need of assistance, plus it provides office and operating space for a variety of health and human service agencies. Keller is looking forward to working with the NSC board members. “I could feel their passion for the organization. See NSC pg 3
Oxford Area Neighborhood Services Center (NSC) search committee member Justin Hostetter (left) and board chair Rudy Allen (center) welcome new executive director David Keller. Keller, who started in his new role on July 23, is just the third director in the NSC’s 47-year history.
Youths Share Their Knowledge, Veterans Enjoy Trip To See The Eagles Outing Provided Skills At Annual 4-H Fair By David’s Drive By Francine Fulton
Youths from 4-H clubs throughout Chester County proudly showed the animals they have been raising throughout the year, as well as their projects on a variety of topics, during the Chester County 4-H Fair held Aug. 6 to 11 at the Romano 4-H Center in Honey Brook. The event also gave youths an opportunity to share their knowledge with others. On Aug. 7, free tours of the fair were offered to the community. The tours were conducted by 4-H members, including Zach Johnson of Elverson, who is a member of the Chester County 4-H Swine Club and the Chester County 4-H Livestock Judging Team. “(The Swine Club) is actually the largest (4-H) club, consisting of over 60 people,” Zach said, noting that the club meets at the Romano 4-H Center. “We See 4-H Fair pg 4
By Francine Fulton
Zach Johnson of Elverson, a member of the Chester County 4-H Swine Club and the Chester County 4-H Livestock Judging Team, was on hand at the recent 4-H Fair to show his animals and to conduct tours for fair visitors.
When the David’s Drive 831 charity was provided with tickets to a recent practice session of the Philadelphia Eagles, representatives of the organization immediately donated a majority of those free passes to veterans who reside at the Coatesville Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center. Thirty individuals, including veterans and their support staff, along with David’s Drive committee members, were able to visit the Aug. 5 practice of the championship football team, held at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. The event was designated as Military
Veterans from the Coatesville VA Medical Center were able to enjoy watching the Philadelphia Eagles practice on Military Appreciation Night. Tickets to the event were provided by David’s Drive 831. Appreciation Night. “We had seven (people) from David’s See Veterans pg 6
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will hold a crab feast fundraiser on Sunday, Sept. 23, from 1 to 4 p.m. at The Wellwood, 523 Water St., Charlestown, Md. The all-you-can-eat meal will include steamed crabs and shrimp, Maryland crab soup, fried chicken, corn on the cob, potato salad and coleslaw, cookies, brownies and beverages. Proceeds will benefit Rotary service projects. Tickets are available at www.oxfordrotaryfoundation.com. There will be separate prices for adults and children age 12 and under. Tickets purchased in advance will be discounted. Tickets will also be sold at the door. For more information, including sponsorship opportunities, call Jim McLeod at 610-256-5794.
Digital Technology Efforts Honored pg 3